Glossary

Assignment — a mapping between a plugin parameter and a physical or virtual control (an encoder, footswitch, MIDI controller, Control Chain device, or CV source).

Bank — a named group of pedalboards, used for quick switching on the device without the Web UI open.

Constructor — the main Web UI view where you build and edit pedalboards.

Control Chain — MOD's open protocol for peripherals like the MOD Footswitch, connected via the RJ-45 port.

Control Mode — the Dwarf's default operating mode: play and tweak parameters mapped to the encoders and footswitches.

CV (Control Voltage) — a signal type used for modular-style control over plugin parameters, distinct from audio or MIDI.

LV2 — the plugin standard used by all MOD Audio Stack plugins.

Navigation Mode — the device mode for browsing and loading pedalboards, snapshots, and banks without the Web UI.

Pedalboard — a saved signal chain: a set of plugins, their connections, and their default parameter values.

Snapshot — a saved parameter state within a pedalboard, allowing instant switching between setups without reloading the whole pedalboard.

Tool Mode — the device mode for the built-in tuner and tempo tools.

Web UI — the browser-based interface (served by the Dwarf itself) used to build pedalboards, install plugins, and configure the device.

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